University of South Alabama
Public four-year university in Mobile, AL that costs an average of $16,801 a year after financial aid, admits 71% of applicants and graduates 55% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$16,801
Acceptance rate
71%
Graduation rate
55%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$53,069
PublicMidsize city8,879 undergraduates
Cost of University of South Alabama
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $25,443 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $10,476 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $19,452 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,536 |
| Books and supplies | $864 |
| Average net price after aid | $16,801 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $13,027 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $13,059 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,640 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,814 |
| $110,001+ | $24,768 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of South Alabama's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 71% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,147 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 500–610 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 470–580 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 20–26 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 55% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 76% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $45,511 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $53,069 |
| Rank in Alabama (earnings) | 12th of 30 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $22,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $250 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 45% |
| Students with federal loans | 50% |
Majors and programs at University of South Alabama
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (56)
Certificate programs (10)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 129 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 2 | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | — | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 17 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 25 | — | — |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 2 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (38)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 1,575 | $107,444 | $51,250 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 115 | $103,887 | $117,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 14 | $90,098 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 69 | $68,239 | $90,336 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 81 | $65,445 | $39,343 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 16 | $63,613 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 49 | $59,744 | $47,000 |
| Public Administration | 45 | $55,734 | $50,928 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 113 | $53,114 | $35,743 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 45 | $47,846 | $43,929 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 15 | $46,565 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 27 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Biology | 24 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 3 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 15 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 5 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 1 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 7 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 14 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 14 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 8 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 7 | — | — |
| History | 11 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 35 | — | — |
| Marine Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 9 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8 | — | — |
| Music | 19 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 2 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 2 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 25 | — | — |
| Psychology | 21 | — | — |
| Sociology | 1 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 32 | — | $46,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 18 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 15 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (16)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $132,762 | $73,561 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 4 | $81,526 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $74,227 | $92,085 |
| Medicine | — | $60,364 | $201,012 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 15 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 23 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 12 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 7 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 17 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 14 | — | — |
| Marine Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | — | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 9 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 18 | — | — |
| Medicine | 148 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 344 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 78 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (13)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 241 | $125,648 | — |
| Applied Statistics | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 1 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 16 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | — | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 28 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 27 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Alabama
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy University | Troy | $13,943 | 96% | $49,010 |
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville | $17,111 | 78% | $51,004 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham | $15,630 | 88% | $59,631 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville | $22,758 | 69% | $72,098 |
| Alabama A & M University | Normal | $18,255 | 58% | $41,266 |
| University of North Alabama | Florence | $17,850 | 87% | $50,557 |
| Alabama State University | Montgomery | $9,775 | 98% | $40,585 |
| University of West Alabama | Livingston | $11,531 | 43% | $47,856 |
About University of South Alabama
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Mobile, AL |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 8,879 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | southalabama.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is University of South Alabama's acceptance rate?
University of South Alabama admits 71% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,147 on the SAT.
How much does University of South Alabama cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $25,443 a year (tuition and fees: $10,476 in-state, $19,452 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $16,801 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,027.
How much do University of South Alabama graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $53,069 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 12th of 30 similar colleges in Alabama. The best-paid bachelor's program is chemical engineering ($80,148 a year after graduation).
What is University of South Alabama's graduation rate?
55% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 76% of first-year students return for a second year.